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A cruise ship docked at the Cozumel pier with another ship in the distance

Ship Excursion vs. DIY: Cozumel

The ship charges $80 for a snorkel trip you can book yourself for $35. Here's the category-by-category breakdown of when to buy the ship's excursion and when to walk off the gangway and do it yourself.

July 11, 2026 guides cozumel, mexico, caribbean, snorkeling, beach, budget, excursions

Aerial view of a Bahamas island meeting turquoise water

Cruise Line Private Islands: What's Actually Worth a Day in 2026

Royal Caribbean just suspended Labadee through 2026. Here's the honest ranking of the three private islands still operating — CocoCay, Castaway Cay, and Half Moon Cay — and which one is actually worth showing up for.

July 11, 2026 guides caribbean, bahamas, haiti, royal-caribbean, carnival, disney, holland-america, princess, norwegian, msc